Learning To Breathe

· by Switchfoot

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Lyrics

(Am)Hel lo, good morn ing.

How You (G)do?

(C)What makes Your ris ing sun so new?

(Am)I could use a fresh be gin ning, (G)too.

(C)All of my re grets are noth ing new.

So, (D)this is (G)the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)need You.

This is the (Dsus)way,

this is the way that I’m learn ing to breathe, I’m learn ing to crawl, I’m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

I’m (D)liv ing (G)a gain, a wake and a live.

I’m (D)dy ing (G)to breathe in these a bun dant skies.

(Em)Hel lo, good morn ing.

How You been?

(C)Yes ter day left my head kicked in.

I nev er, (Bm)nev er (G)thought that (Am)I would fall like that, (C)nev er knew that I could hurt this bad.

I’m (D)learn ing (G)to breathe, These a bun dant skies.

Yeah.

A (D)bun (G)dant (Em)skies.

Yeah.

This is the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)need You.

This is the (Csus2)way that I say I (G)love You.

This is the way that I say I’m (G)Yours.

This is the way,

this is the way that I’m learn ing to breathe,

I’m learn ing to crawl,

I’m (D)find ing (G)that You and You a lone can break my (Em)fall.

I’m (D)liv ing (G)a gain,

a wake and a live.

I’m (D)dy ing (G)to breathe in these a bun dant skies.

Hel lo, good morn ing.

How You do?

Learning To Breathe by Switchfoot — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Learning To Breathe” by Switchfoot in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Learning To Breathe" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Learning To Breathe"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Switchfoot songs work for kids?: Try "THIS IS YOUR LIFE", "DARE YOU TO MOVE", "ON FIRE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.